Dr. John Ryan to speak at Fuller Village in Milton on Monday, November 3. Dr. Ryan, a Biological Oceanographer and Senior Research Specialist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, is the son of former Canton residents Michael and Shirley Ryan who now reside at Fuller Village in Milton.

As a private, non-profit research center, MBARI was founded in 1987 by David Packard and is funded by The David and Lucile Packard Foundation. With a work force of approximately 220 scientists, engineers, and operations and administrative staff, MBARI scientists propose and execute innovative studies, both experimental and theoretical, in the ocean sciences. Engineers and operations staff, in partnership with the scientists, develop or adapt supporting technology. Dr. Ryan’s presentation is entitled “Integrating Science and Engineering to Explore the Sea.” It will begin at 2PM in the Fuller Village Function Room at 1372 Brush Hill Rd, Milton. Members of the public are cordially invited to attend.